Caption contest!
Whoa Nellie, hold the phone...we've got a really big caption contest for you this time. I asked ya'll in our loopalicious group on ravelry.com...What would you like most for a caption contest prize? Bag or yarn? And of course, your answer was...both!
Then fabulous Trish of Tanglewood Fiber Creations offered to donate a skein of sinful hand-dyed, handspun yarn, and we decided to pair said yarn with one of the bags from RoseKnits, made by our own Annie Saltsman (did you see the new Vogue Holiday magazine yet? RoseKnits is featured!). Here's a pic of the bag:
The yarn will be a surprise from Trish and trust us, there is no such thing as fugly Tanglewood. The total value of this prize is sure to be over $200...
Now, here's all you have to do. Post a comment with a caption for the following photo:
Enter as many times as you like. Sorry, employees are not eligible but are welcome to post comments of course! There is no really random way to judge this, so the winner will basically be determined by how hard you make me laugh. Keep in mind this is my kiddo who is otherwise quite handsome, so nothing too mean please ;-) Also, remember your comment will not post right away because I screen them for spam. Winner will be announced October 18th.
Happy captioning!
- Shelley
P.S. The scarf in the photo is "Campus Scarf" from the book Scarf Style. I used Kathmandu Aran Tweed. This pattern took 2 skeins each of 3 colors, plus 1 skein each of 3 more colors - and is super fun and easy.
Then fabulous Trish of Tanglewood Fiber Creations offered to donate a skein of sinful hand-dyed, handspun yarn, and we decided to pair said yarn with one of the bags from RoseKnits, made by our own Annie Saltsman (did you see the new Vogue Holiday magazine yet? RoseKnits is featured!). Here's a pic of the bag:
The yarn will be a surprise from Trish and trust us, there is no such thing as fugly Tanglewood. The total value of this prize is sure to be over $200...
Now, here's all you have to do. Post a comment with a caption for the following photo:
Enter as many times as you like. Sorry, employees are not eligible but are welcome to post comments of course! There is no really random way to judge this, so the winner will basically be determined by how hard you make me laugh. Keep in mind this is my kiddo who is otherwise quite handsome, so nothing too mean please ;-) Also, remember your comment will not post right away because I screen them for spam. Winner will be announced October 18th.
Happy captioning!
- Shelley
P.S. The scarf in the photo is "Campus Scarf" from the book Scarf Style. I used Kathmandu Aran Tweed. This pattern took 2 skeins each of 3 colors, plus 1 skein each of 3 more colors - and is super fun and easy.
posted by Shelley Brander at
9:11 AM
77 Comments:
Gauge is important. (the matching thong is a tad bit too tight...)
If you deem this inappropriate (because its your son) feel free to delete.
jsample (on Ravelry)
CAN'T MOVE. SCARF WILL EAT ME.
Caught up in the levity of the moment, Carl failed to notice the tree behind him. Later, when said tree had absconded with his new scarf, he could only hope that blue spruce were allergic to angora.
(This is Seward on Ravelry, btw. Forgot to say that earlier!)
Alas, the scarf found that his Boyboy did not have the winning smile originally planned. World domination would have to wait. For now. For now.
"I think I just found your missing needle..."
(autoharpist on Ravelry)
She likes me! She really likes me! What do I do now?
I'm frozen in my happy time.
Hey mom, I like the new scarf you made me, really, see....I'm smiling! Now, can I have the car keys, to..uh..show my friends...my..awesome new scarf?
(That should have been "Boybot" in the world domination comment. I haven't been able to type all week. Sorry!)
Did you see who just drove by??????
Breathe Mom! I promise I love it.
"No, Mom, really purple and florescent orange are the new beige and black for fall, so your new sweater is fine, but ya might want to ditch the red beret..."
Ali
He chokes out, "It's alive!"
"Hurry up and TAKE THE PICTURE. I GOTTA GO!!!"
(autoharpist on Ravelry)
"It's a little tight..."
(autoharpist on Ravelry)
"Dude, It's Kathmandu!"
I'm frozen in a 'happy' state.
Hey! I'm all tangeled up in the woods, little help please!
(Tanglewood Yarn) get it! : )
Froto wait for me, I tripped over my scarf.
My mom made me this "darling" scarf.
"You'll only let me take drivers ed if I model this thing?
'...luckily someone was able to capture the exact moment he saw the bag.'
(Even a teenage boy can appreciate the awesomeness of an Annie Saltsman bag!)
~~Cheri~~
needleworkjunky on ravelry :)
Mom: It's really important that grandma sees you're happy about this scarf she made you.
Son: but moooooooooooom!
Mom: Son... just smile. Maybe she'll send money next time...
~~Cheri~~
needleworkjunky on ravelry
I'm so glad it's not a Harry Potter scarf!!!!
J Welker
"In my happy place.... In my happy place.... Tree's going to eat me.... In my happy place...."
Yeah, Mom, it's great! But I think a squirrel just ran up my pant leg!
Why did Mom have to choose the football field during cheerleader tryouts for her photo-shoot? Why? Why! WHY!?!?!
"This is it! The shot that gets me into the Star Search Spokesmodel competion! The Fame, The Fortune, The BABES!" he thougt, unaware the show had been cancelled 15 years ago.
The secret of the Boyfriend Sweater Curse revealed: "I guess I'll have to tell Kelli it's over between us. Why do Mom's scarves always clash with the sweaters my girlfriends knit for me?"
Darrell the squirrel attempts to score from the stash of sunflower seeds hidden in my pocket.
curlyblue62 on rav
To avoid upsetting Teen RIghts Activists, the wily mother placed a knitted scarf over the tether holding her elusive son captive for a picture session.
The cagey teen smiled broadly for the camera, knowing it wouldn't be long before the other scarf model, Brent, upstaged him on the blog! And he was right! ;)
How in the world did Mom manage to knit me scarf with the school colors of every high school in town - except ours!?!
Oh my! You mean I forgot my pants?!
Mom, you'll never guess what the college kids are doing on Spring Break!
Did you say co-ed dorms?
monkalicious on rav
...you mean this scarf was used on America's Next Top Model!?
This was the face Jake had for the rest of the day after Molly, the most popular and beautiful girl in school, gave him the scarf.
I can't believe I just got into Harvard. Do I look cool for my facebook photo?
I'm a college man now since I'm wearing my campus scarf. I am definitely awesome dude.
But Mom, it's 65 degrees and although I do LOVE my new scarf, I am NOT going to catch cold without it!
You don't have to tie it so tight - I promise not to lose this one.
Mom - the cheerleaders all love my scarf and want to make me their mascot!
Yikes!! It's caught in my fly.
Some pretty funny ones so far.
The scarf hangs down in the front so she can't tell just HOW MUCH I like her.
"I'll let you take a picture of me with the scarf, but I draw the line at the matching eyeshadow."
Sandi (Tirebabe)
So that's a French Kiss!
Snow day tomorrow?
Are you sure?
The scarf is great, Mom, but the fuzzy wool briefs were NOT a good idea.
Smile? You want me to SMILE?? Well, ALRIGHTY THEN!!!
(autoharpist)
Do I LOOK cold?? It's 105!!
Here are my three entries -
North Pole, here I come!
Happiness is a warm scarf!
Uhm,what?? I don't smell anything!!
(ok, I know that is gross but hey, I grew up with all brothers)
Aunt Rosie not only made me this scarf, but can you believe there is a matching beret, gloves and bell bottom pants? And she's on her way here for Thanksgiving???
or
"meet bob our own version of a garden gnome."
jsample (on ravelry)
Aunt Rosie not only made me this scarf, but can you believe there is a matching beret, gloves and bell bottom pants? And she's on her way here for Thanksgiving???
or
"meet bob our own version of a garden gnome."
jsample (on ravelry)
Aunt Rosie not only made me this scarf, but can you believe there is a matching beret, gloves and bell bottom pants? And she's on her way here for Thanksgiving???
or
"meet bob our own version of a garden gnome."
jsample (on ravelry)
Hi Julie, how do you like my new scarf?
I'll just stand her looking nonchalant as she walks by.
Happiness is a hand knit scarf made by Mom.
Mom was right about that whole "your face will get stuck like that" thing.
No Mom, it's great *they're all gonna laugh at me, they're all gonna laugh at me...*
Can I stop smiling now, I think I can taste my ears?
"Got Scarf?"
Pick me, Pick me!
(that is both my entry and my wish :-) )
Since multiple entries are OK, how about:
The scarf makes me look a little older, don't you think?
try 2
The scarf makes me look a little taller, don't you think?
yet again
The scarf makes me look a little cooler, don't you think?
finally
The scarf makes me look a little wiser, don't you think?
That's my new car?! A convertible that matches my scarf!
I'm feeling "pretty" special in my new scarf!!!
Rememember Dr. Who???? I'm ready for my adventure as a mysterious alien time-traveller in my fabulous new scarf.
I love them all! Good job Sam!
George knew he was going to have to smile broadly if he was going to have any chance of outshining his new striped scarf.....
Jennifer
If I wear my scarf and smile a lot, maybe Mom won't notice the dent in the car.
Do I win a prize for persistence? :-)
Coffee?Coffee?....no I haven't had too much coffee...whadaya mean stand still for the photo...IamstandingstillIonlyhad4doubleespressosnoI'mnotshakingcanyoujusttakethefreakin'photo...
Just in case it's not too late:
It's important to accessorize!
What'd'ya mean? I'm awake!
(part of my comment was cut off sooo...the rest of it goes):
..noI'mnotshakingcanyoujusttakethefreakin'photo
Thanks!
Mom, I've got a scarf wedgey
And the winner is...check the blog for a new entry with the big winner! Thanks so much to all who entered - this has been lots of fun :)
Hey Mom, that Trish lady from Tanglewood just winked at me!
curlyblue62 on ravelry
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